This workshop will look at the RAI process from the beginning to the end. The MDS is used for both a clinical assessment and a financial assessment and this workshop will discuss the rules on scheduling these assessments and meeting the requirements individually and combined.

This workshop will look at the RAI process from the beginning to the end. The MDS is used for both a clinical assessment and a financial assessment and this workshop will discuss the rules on scheduling these assessments and meeting the requirements individually and combined. From coding the MDS, we will then look at the CAA to care plan process.

This workshop is for individuals in long-term care who coordinate and/or code the MDS. Typically, this is an RN or LPN with the title of MDS Coordinator or Care Plan Coordinator. This is also for the DON or ADM who needs a better understanding of the complexity of the RAI process.

Objectives:

Describe the RAI process

Describe the required forms and schedule completion of the RAI process.

Review MDS items that are reflected in PPS reimbursement.

Complete the RAI, including MDS, CAA and care plans

Identify mechanisms for effective communications, as well as remaining current with the RAI process.

Agenda:

Day 1

8:30 am - Registration

9:00 am - Overview of the RAI Process

9:45 am - MDS forms and Completion Schedule

10:30 am - break

10:45 am - Completion Schedule (continued)

12:00 pm - lunch (provided)

12:45 pm - Completion Schedule (continued)

2:15 pm - break

2:30 pm - MDS, CAAs, Care Planning

4:30 PM - Evaluation and Adjournment

Day 2

8:00 am - Registration

8:30 am - MDS Automation Requirements

9:30 am - break

9:45 am - MDS, CAAs, Care Planning

12:00 pm - Lunch (provided)

12:45 pm - MDS, CAAs, Care Planning (continued)

2:00 pm - break

2:15 pm - MDS, CAAs, Care Planning (continued)

4:00 pm - Adjournment

Speakers:

Carol Siem, MSN, RN, BC, GNP, Clinical Education, University of MO-Sinclair School of Nursing. She provides clinical consultation to MO nursing homes and has more than 35 years experience working with the geriatric population in hospital-based skilled nursing facilities and acute rehabilitation units. A member of the MU-MDS Quality Research Team, Carol frequently presents on various topics throughout the state. She served on the Board of Directors for AANAS, and was Chair of the Board for three years. AANAC represents more than 16,000 individuals working in long term care.

Stacy Bryan, BSN, RN, RAC-CT, State RAI Coordinator and Surveyor, MO Dept of Health & Senior Services Section for Long-Term Care. She worked as a surveyor prior to being MO's State RAI Coordinator. She is a resource for your questions on the RAI process.